How many times has this tweet been viewed?

Today I went on Twitter and saw a graph and number on the left hand side of each tweet indicating how many times it had been viewed. My first thought was if there was a way to turn it off. It doesn't benefit me to see how many times a tweet has been viewed. It's … Continue reading How many times has this tweet been viewed? →

Clubhouse probably won’t become the next Instagram

We already have Instagram, it can't be replaced. It's more likely that other apps will copy it and it will die out or become less popular, like snapchat. When it comes to the growth and longevity of Clubhouse, there is a lot to be considered. Firstly, there is likely to be a period of rapid … Continue reading Clubhouse probably won’t become the next Instagram →

Why podcasts have become so popular?

Now we all know that podcasts are nothing new but if you've payed attention over the past few years you'll have seen that there's been an insurgence in podcasts. They've become the cool thing. Not only are more people listening to them but more people are creating them too. I think the rise of podasts … Continue reading Why podcasts have become so popular? →

Putting it out there

Your job is to create and then put it out there. It might not get the amount of views you want or it could be loved by millions, that is not something you have any control over. It's not your job to try and convince people that your work is good. In fact, you need … Continue reading Putting it out there →

When your readers hate your best ideas

If often goes that the pieces you put the most effort into, spent the most time writing and generally are the ones you put the most heart into are the least popular. Turns out sometimes your reader won't be as enamored with the work that you consider to be your best, in fact they may … Continue reading When your readers hate your best ideas →

Starting trends

Anyone that starts a trend will find that others end up mimicking or copying them. That's how trends work. It's very rare for something being done by one person to become popular without others also trying it too. And it's not a bad thing, that's what comes with being ahead of the curve, being innovative … Continue reading Starting trends →

What’s the use in blogging?

Over the past few years with the way that the online world is changing, people are regularly asking whether there is any use in still blogging. There is no set answer, it just depends on what works for you. If your blog is used to advertise and sell you might find other platforms more advantageous. … Continue reading What’s the use in blogging? →

The best thing I’ve ever written

When you're sharing your words online everyday there is very little pressure for what you post to be the best thing you've ever written. If todays words aren't particularly good, I know that I can always write something better tomorrow or the day after. Sometimes what I consider to be my some of my best … Continue reading The best thing I’ve ever written →

The problem with jumping on the bandwagon

If you won't care in a few months time then maybe you shouldn't care at all. It's easy to get swept up what everyone else is doing or whatever the popular thing is at that point in time. It might even be a great cause, helping people or bringing light to something that matters. However, … Continue reading The problem with jumping on the bandwagon →